Welcome to the Movie Club! Today’s film is Martin McDonagh’s first film, In Bruges (which I have been mistakenly spelling without the “s” every time I’ve mentioned it over the past two weeks lol)
In Bruges follows a pair of hitmen, Ray and Ken, played by Colin Farrell and Branden Gleeson, who are sent to Bruges on a trip after Ray’s first ever job in London goes south. The reason they are sent there is unclear at first, and during their trip they get into a small series of misadventures as they bump into various locals, tourists, and a film crew.
Martin McDonagh is an experienced playwright, and In Bruges was his first feature length film. It was released to a fair bit of critical acclaim, earning an 84% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.1 After being the opening film at the Sundance Film Fest in January 2008, it was given a limited release in 28 theatres on February 8, 2008, but its theatre count increased week after week, eventually earning $34 million against a budget of $15 million.2
- The word “fuck” is said 126 times in the movie, averaging 1.18 fpm (fucks per minute).
- In Bruges was once on the Hollywood script “Blacklist” which is a number of scripts that were well liked but unproduced.
- The paintings seen in the museum include: Death and the Miser by Jan Provoost, The Judgement of Cambyses, Gerard David and The Last Judgement by Hieronymus Bosch
What did you think? Share your thoughts below!
Up Next: Our next movie is David Gordon Green’s directorial debut, the indie drama George Washington. We’ll meet to discuss on Friday, April 18 at noon once again. Check out the trailer and where it’s playing below:
USA
- Stream: Criterion Channel
- Rent or Buy: Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
Canada
- Stream: Criterion Channel
- Rent or Buy: Apple TV
UK
- Stream: Plex
- Rent or Buy: Amazon